Carlism

Carlism was a traditionalist and legitimist movement in Spain during the 19th and 20th centuries. Feeling threatened both politically and economically by the ideology and tenants of liberalism, the Carlists felt special hatred for the anti-clerical Progresistas (who they claimed were Masonic puppets) due to their hatred of the Catholic church and tradition. The Carlists felt that security could only come about through strong rule by the true heir of Infante Don Carlos. In 1833-1839, 1846-1849, and 1872-1876, the Carlists launched failed rebellions against the monarchy with the goal of overthrowing Isabella II of Spain and restoring the male line of the House of Bourbon to power. From 1936 to 1939, the Carlists supported the Falange party during the Spanish Civil War, which they saw as a crusade against secularism, and the Communion Carlista and its militias were absorbed into Francisco Franco's nationalist forces. The Carlists were disappointed when Franco took power for himself as caudillo (dictator) of Spain, and the Carlists would continue to claim the throne, although the end of the Civil War in 1939 ended their rebellions.